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African Female

South Asia

Especially in my culture, the country I come from, anything that relates to, like, a very intensive sexual violence causes a lot of suicides and depression, right? So my other concern [in supporting a survivor]…

I think when the incident happens the student needs more comfort and then, like, a convenient place or person to discuss it with, because it’s really hard to open up. So, when there is this…

How to be an ally

No author, 2020

Sexual Violence in South Asia: Key Findings & Recommendations

Equality Now & Dignity Alliance International, 2021, April 20

Nepalese women under the shadow of domestic Violence

Dhakal, 2008, February 16

“Why doesn’t she seek help for partner abuse?” An exploratory study with South Asian immigrant women

Ahmad, Driver, McNally, & Stewart, 2009